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Fisherman’s
Wife Beret
© 2010 Leah B. Thibault. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Fisherman’s Wife Beret
By Leah B. Thibault
Inspired by fisherman’s nets, this beret features a simple lace pattern in a soft and cozy farm yarn.

Pattern
Cast on 56 sts. Join in round, marking the beginning of the
row with stitch marker.

Work in k1, p1 rib for 8 rows.

Row 1: *k2 tog, yo. Repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: Purl all sts.
Row 3: *k1, [yo, k2 tog] 3 times, yo. Repeat from * to end of
row. (64 sts)
Row 4: Purl all sts.
Row 5: k1, [yo, k2 tog] 15 times, k 2, [yo, k2 tog] 16 times.
(Note – start of row has moved 1 st left)
Row 6: Purl all sts to one before marker – moving start of
row back one st to the right.
Row 7: *k1, [yo, k2 tog] 3 times, yo, k1. Repeat from * to end
of row. (72 sts)
Row 8: Purl all sts.
Row 9: *k1, [yo, k2 tog] 4 times. Repeat from * to end of row.
Row 10: Purl all sts.
Row 11: * k1, [k2 tog, yo] 3 times, k2 tog. Repeat from * to
end of row. (64 sts)
Row 12: Purl all sts.
Row 13: *k2 tog, yo. Repeat from * to end of row.
Row 14: Purl all sts.
Row 15: * k1, [k2 tog, yo] 2 times, k2 tog, k1. Repeat from *
About to end of row. (56 sts)
Finished Size: Row 16: Purl all sts.
10 ½ inches/ 25 cm diameter at widest point Row 17: * [k2 tog, yo] 3 times, k1. Repeat from * to end of
row.
Yarn: Row 18: Purl all sts.
1 skein Suripaco Bulky in Winter Grey (75% Alpaca, 25% Row 19: *K5, k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (48 sts)
Wool; 4 ounces /113 grams; 80 yards/73 meters) Row 20: Knit all stitches.
Row 21: *K4, k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (40 sts)
Gauge: Row 22: Knit all stitches.
10 sts and 12 rows per 3 inches/8 cm in pattern st on 10 US/ Row 23: *K3, k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (32 sts)
6 mm needles. Row 24: Knit all stitches.
Row 25: *K2, k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (24 sts)
Needles & Notions: Row 26: *K1, k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (16 sts)
Set of Size 10 US/ 6 mm double pointed needles Row 27: *k2 tog. Repeat from * to end of row. (8sts)
16-inch Size 10 US/ 6 mm circular needle
(Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.) Finishing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Weave tail through the remaining sts at the center of the hat
and cinch tight. Weave in all ends. Wet block to desired
Abbreviations:
dimensions.
k2tog: knit two together (-1 st)
yo: yarn over (+1 st)
Photos taken at Portland Fish Pier, Portland, ME.
st(s): stitch(es)

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